The second part of Investing Women’s ‘Getting Comfortable with Figures’ series discusses what information potential Investors and Backers Need from founders and entrepreneurs. A strategic approach to fundraising: Should I seek external investment? (scalability, investor directors, exit) Who are the right investors for me? What do investors need to see? (Business plan, financial projections, founding … continue reading.

This two-part event from Investing Women focuses on helping founders and entrepreneurs ‘get comfortable’ with their figures. Part one – ‘Understanding Your Accounts’ – concentrates on why figures are so important for potential investors, even if someone is managing your accounts. Founders need to know where they are financially to make good decisions and be … continue reading.

A practical, highly interactive workshop with Investing Women. Meet and talk with business angels, get tips on what makes your business attractive to investors, the process involved and what to prepare. This is a very flexible day where we discuss your business and business model, how the company can be scaled and other financing options … continue reading.

Female Entrepreneur Awards help AccelerateHER to a higher level. Scotland’s only and long awaited pitch competition for women entrepreneurs has now been launched. The 2017 AccelerateHER Awards, open to entrepreneurial women-led businesses based in Scotland, provides a fantastic opportunity for growth aspiring businesswomen to showcase their companies before an audience, which includes angel investors, commercial advisers and fellow … continue reading.

Ashley Scotland is just weeks away from receiving charitable status for her business, Thriving Survivors. The Investing Women team caught up with Ashley after she attended one of our Day with the Angels events earlier this year and we were so inspired by her amazing and courageous story. Ashley is a domestic abuse and rape … continue reading.